1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1963 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Reliant Sabre Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Reliant Sabre Six would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six (108 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 317 kg more than 1963 Reliant Sabre Six.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Reliant Sabre Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1963 Reliant Sabre Six | |
Make | Ford | Reliant |
Model | Taunus | Sabre Six |
Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2290 mm |